Who are the best Berlin techno artists?

Berlin became the world capital of techno after reunification, with Berghain at its centre. These are the artists who defined and continue to define the hard, uncompromising Berlin techno sound.

Ben Klock

Berghain resident DJ known for precise, focused mixing and cold, hypnotic techno that defines the Berlin sound.

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Marcel Dettmann

Berghain resident and MDR label founder known for deep, industrial-tinged, brooding techno.

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Len Faki

Berlin-based DJ known for blending hard-edged rave influences with Berghain's severe aesthetic.

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American-born, Berlin-based producer and DJ David Sumner known for his dark, architectural approach to techno.

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Minneapolis-born artist Zak Khutoretsky who became a key figure in the Berlin underground techno scene.

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Berlin-based artist TJ Hertz known for multidimensional club music drawing on techno and UK bass sounds.

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Blawan

British artist based in Berlin known for harsh, industrial sounds and his Ternesc label.

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Berlin-based Japanese producer Tsuyoshi Takeda known for precise, polyrhythmic techno on Ostgut Ton.

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Kobosil

Young Berlin DJ known for powerful, rave-influenced techno at Berghain and international festivals.

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Paula Temple

British producer based in Germany known for harsh, industrial noise-techno and her Noise Manifesto label.

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Rebekah

British DJ based in Berlin known for gritty, industrial-influenced techno and her Deconstruct label.

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Shed

Berlin producer Rene Pawlowitz who bridges techno, dubstep, and electro in a highly regarded style.

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Rodhad

Berlin DJ known for deep, hypnotic techno and his Dystopian label.

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Surgeon

British artist Anthony Child with a globally respected sound and deep ties to Berlin's techno scene.

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Perc

British producer Ali Wells known for hard, industrial-influenced techno and his Perc Trax label.

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